The League ofCannabis Culture
A home for cannabis reporting, industry recognition, and discovery — where the culture comes together.
The Latest
Reporting and analysis across cannabis culture, business, science, and craft — from the League editorial desk.
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Moves Through Formal DEA Hearing
The DEA scheduled formal proceedings from June 29 through July 15 concerning the broader proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The proceeding is part of the federal rulemaking process and does not itself legalize adult-use cannabis nationwide.
California Reports 63,000 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis Seized in Three Months
California announced new enforcement results on July 14, reporting that its Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis during a three-month period.
July 18, 2026
Virginia Sets July 2027 Opening for Adult-Use Cannabis Sales
Virginia approved a regulated adult-use retail framework with sales scheduled to begin July 1, 2027, giving the Cannabis Control Authority time to establish licensing, testing, safety and oversight rules.
July 18, 2026The Weekly Brief: Season Openers
The week in cannabis: notable releases, League updates, and the stories our editors are watching.
March 21, 2025Featured Brand
Cookies
Founded in San Francisco in 2010 by Berner and breeder-cultivator Jai, Cookies grew from distinctive genetics and streetwear culture into an international cannabis and lifestyle brand. Cookies reports a portfolio of more than 70 proprietary cultivars and over 2,000 products, alongside advocacy and social-impact initiatives.
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
Featured Strain
Baklava
Alien Labs’ Baklava crosses Kosher Kush with Gelato 41. Alien Labs describes the cultivar as combining an OG-gas aroma with a creamy Gelato-style finish.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Lineage
- Kosher Kush × Gelato 41
League Recognition
The Cannabis League's first recognition selections are currently under evidence review. Founding Season honorees will be announced here once the editorial process is complete.
Explore the League
Browse the brands and strains profiled this Founding Season — each with a full canonical profile in the Explorer.
Upcoming Events
Festivals, expos, educational events, competitions, and community gatherings from across the cannabis industry.
Official League Apparel
Represent the official league of the culture. Apparel, headwear, and accessories carrying the League crest and League Leaf™ — the Founding Season collection is coming soon.
Apparel
Official League tees, jerseys, and layers built around the crest and wordmark.
Headwear
Caps and beanies carrying the League Leaf™ and shield for the Founding Season.
Accessories
Everyday League-branded essentials to represent the official league of the culture.
The Industry, Every Morning
A curated briefing on the biggest stories, featured brands, strain spotlights, rankings, events, and exclusive League updates.
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